Traffic & Travel News

Flights at Edinburgh Airport are expected to run as usual over the festive period after planned strikes have been cancelled.Fuel suppliers to the airport have opted to not walk out after a pay offer has been settled between North Air and Unite, the "nation’s leading aviation trade union".Unite Industrial Officer Carrie Binnie said: "Unite's membership at North Air overwhelmingly backed the improved pay offer. "We are pleased to have secured […]

London Liverpool Street station has been evacuated as police "dealt with an incident" which left trains severely disrupted in the lead up to the busy Christmas period.The station was evacuated after a suspicious bag was discovered in the vicinity, according to Network Rail.Train service Greater Anglia shared online: "Due to the police dealing with an incident at London Liverpool Street some lines are blocked."Train services running to and from this […]

Belgium is a popular spot with Britons, especially at this time of year as it has a host of brilliant Christmas markets. But before jetting off to the country, holidaymakers are warned to protect their belongings when visiting.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updated its 'Safety and Security' advice regarding travelling in busy parts of the country. It stressed that pickpocketing is very common and holidaymakers should be mindful […]

Drivers have been warned to prepare for the busiest festive getaway in over decade, with a record 29.3 million journeys expected on UK roads before Christmas Day. The RAC and INRIX data found that during the festive period it will have the highest number of holiday journeys since 2013, with nearly half of all trips crammed into this coming weekend alone. An estimated 14.3 million journeys will take place over […]

Rome is preparing to welcome millions of visitors as the city gears up for the Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, running from December 24, 2024 to January 6, 2026.The Italian capital expects particularly high numbers during major events, with the Opening of the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve 2024 set to draw significant crowds.Local authorities are implementing special measures to manage the influx of […]

An easyJet flight from Morocco to Glasgow was forced to make an emergency landing in Portugal after a passenger's disruptive behaviour caused safety concerns.Flight EZY3176 from Agadir to Glasgow diverted to Faro on Tuesday, December 10.An easyJet flight from Morocco to Glasgow was forced to make an emergency landing in Portugal after a passenger's disruptive behaviour caused safety concernsPAThe flight departed Agadir around 8.27pm before the unscheduled landing.Following the incident, […]

Many Britons choose to move abroad for a new experience and they are often in search of better weather. One popular place to start a new life is Portugal, but there are many differences living there. While there is a big expat community in parts of Portugal, those looking to move there should be prepared for a culture shock. One man who relocated to Portugal shared some of his thoughts […]

Londoner Janine Marsh purchased a cheap property in Pas-de-Calais some 20 years ago and for a long time after, split her time between the UK and France.Post-Brexit, Janine decided to relocate to France permanently and has fallen in love with the beautiful European country.'It's a national obsession to browse stalls set out in the streets of villages and towns'GETTY IMAGESThis time, Janine spoke to GB News about "how to get […]

Operation Brock will be implemented on the M20 motorway in Kent from 15 to 22 December to handle Christmas holiday traffic.The traffic management system will be deployed between junctions eight (Maidstone) and nine (Ashford), following a decision by the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF).The measure aims to manage lorries heading to cross the English Channel during the expected surge in holiday travel.Operation Brock operates by dedicating one side of […]